Steve Palmer is that rare commodity, a journalist with a huge and very loyal following for his regular columns in the Racing Post . His many thousands of fans enjoy his idiosyncratic and amusing interpretation of his own and others betting activities, as well as life in general. Where others see pain and misery steve inevitably sees a unique and amusing angle. Born to Punt brings the best of Palmer’s often hilarious anecdotes and stories together under one roof for the ﬁrst time. these stories frequently involve the hideous misfortune